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How the Russia-Ukraine War Affects the Arab World

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine to allegedly recognize the separatist pro-Russian Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. However, many international relations experts believe that by invading Ukraine, Russia is attempting to install a pro-Russian president in Ukraine who will be … Continued

Illinois Arab Americans Will Now Be Counted When Receiving Their COVID-19 Vaccines

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The issue of representation continues to be a much-sought-after concept to truly feel that one belongs in the United States. Along with feelings of belonging, representation also allows for increased knowledge of how diseases potentially impact a certain population differently than other groups. For instance, Arab … Continued

Famous Cities in Morocco series (Episode 5 of 13): Essaouira

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech, Fes, and Rabat, Morocco has everything one might hope to experience. These places boast historical monuments, such as the Hassan II Mosque, … Continued

Check Out This Cookbook! “Middle Eastern Sweets” by Salma Hage

By: Khelil Bouarrouj / Arab America Contributing Writer Salma Hage, the Lebanese British author of the new cookbook “Middle Eastern Sweets,” readily concedes that a collection of recipes dedicated to sugary desserts, pastries, creams, and treats might appear, at first, out-of-touch with our health-obsessed culture where added sugar has been thoroughly demonized. Hage is herself … Continued

Food Insecurity in Syria: A Growing Humanitarian Crisis

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Syria is experiencing numerous humanitarian crises including the decade-long ongoing civil war, the huge influx of refugees also due to the conflict, displacement from homes, economic instability, and these have also been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 Pandemic which continues throughout the nation. … Continued

‘A Diplomat for the World and a Window into Lebanon’s Beauty’: A Book Review of “The Heart of Lebanon” by Ameen Rihani with a New English Translation by Dr. Roger Allen

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction and Book Synopsis: On May 15, 2021, readers of Arab literature will get an exciting opportunity to renew their interest in Ameen Rihani’s writings as “The Heart of Lebanon” will be released again with a new English translation by Roger Allen, Ph.D., who is an esteemed professor of … Continued

What Is Fair Trade and How Can You Support It in the Arab World?

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer We have all heard of the term “Fair Trade,” but for those of us who have not, you are probably asking many questions. These questions might include, “What is fair trade?” “Why is it important?” “Do any of these programs exist in the Arab World, and, if so, how … Continued

Arab America Launches “Waasta Connect” Listserv

Washington DC (February 15, 2021): Arab America is proud to announce the launch of our new listserv, WaastaConnect (www.waastaconnect.com). Waasta loosely means “who you know” or “connections” in Arabic, and that is what we intend with this listserv. “Following the success of the Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit, we plan to grow and strengthen our … Continued

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